Glory to God ‎#536

536. Rise, O Church, like Christ arisen

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Text Information

• First Line: Rise, O church, like Christ arisen
• Title: Rise, O Church, like Christ arisen
• Author: Susan Palo Cherwien (1997)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 6:8
  ;
  Matthew 11:28-30
  ;
  Luke 9:23-25
  ;
  Luke 9:57-62
  ;
  Luke 14:25-33
  ;
  John 12:23-26
  ;
  John 15:18-21
  ;
  Acts 5:27-29
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:7-12
  ;
  2 Corinthians 6:4-10
  ;
  Ephesians 4:1
  ;
  Philippians 1:27-30
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:1-13
  ;
  Hebrews 11:1-12:13
  ;
  1 John 5:3
• Topic: The Church; Discipleship; Eucharist; Jesus Christ: Resurrection; Lord's Supper; Mercy; Sending; Service; Communion
• Copyright: © 1997 Susan Palo Cherwien (admin. Augsburg Fortress)
• ONE LICENSE: 97525

Tune Information

• Name: SURGE ECCLESIA
• Composer: Timothy J. Strand (1997)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © 1997 Augsburg Fortress

Text Information:

The second line of the first stanza shows that this hymn is meant for use in the context of the Lord’s Supper, but the last stanza further clarifies its special purpose as a sending hymn celebrating the values guiding the work of the church in the world: service, courage, mercy